The time has come for me to shut down this blog and start a new one in order to protect my son's privacy. When I started this blog several years ago he gave me his permission to write about his addiction. He's seen how much its helped me over the years. Now it feels way too personal.
Once I figure out a new blog, I will put the link to it here. On the new blog, I will pick up where I left off, but Keven will be known by K from now on (dang, I wish I would have done that at the beginning but I didn't think anyone would actually read my blog).
Before I start a new blog, I am going to catch up on all yours blogs.
Peace, Hope and Love,
Barbara
23 comments:
Oh Barbara,... I am concerned about you ..& don't want to lose contact,...but will honor whatever you want.
Hi Barbara
I have a livejournal, and you can lock posts, so that only other users nominated by you can see them. If you got a livejournal you could post a mix of public and private posts. People would need to get an account to be able to read the private ("friends only") ones but it would give you SO much more privacy. And anyone who won't get an account in order to read you, well, are they that motivated to read you???
It would mean you can still blog to your heart's content and not worry about identifying K or anything like that.
Hugs,
Alice
Hurry up! I'll miss you!
Are you still here? What are you waiting for? Get moving on that new blog. Chop! Chop!
Oh, and one last thing...save a copy of your current blog for yourself. In a few years, when everything is going well and K is sober you can look back on how far you've come. Hope!
I certainly understand, as you know that has always been my concern with starting a blog. But I know there are ways around that too! Writing is good therapy and as you have seen you are not alone in this journey. Thank you for sharing and being supportive of me too. It means alot. Take care of YOU. You both are always in my thoughts.
Hi Barbara,
I am so glad that you would start a new blog...or else it would feel like I was losing a friend!! You! I hope you were able to take some deep breaths this weekend. Take care.
Shelley in SK
Barbara, anonymity is good. I keep my identity as unknown as possible. Hope to see you back on the new blog soon. Take care of yourself.
Thanks everybody, I am not leaving for long! And I will keep this blog for myself to read later (I NEED THE COMMENTS!)
Do whatcha gotta do Girlfriend. You and K are loved by so many. I love your honesty. I see me, in you, on so many levels, just as most who read here do. We are all held together by threads of commonality that you have shared with a rare generosity. We are all pulling for you and your son so keep the faith and walk the road with us. I'll be praying extra hard that K will find HIS road, too. Sending big strong angels to you both. Xo Kris B
dear barbara,
i am one who reads your blog daily...
i can't even begin to thank you and other bloggers on how much you have helped me.....
i hope when you do get things organized; i will be able to follow you...
please take care of yourself...kind regards
I understand...that's why I post anonymously. I am not ashamed, but I am telling my part of the story. If he wants to tell his, it's up to him!
Keep me in the loop!!
I have thought about doing the same thing. It is scary to put everything out there. I know writing helps you too so please start a new one even if it is just for you to see for now.
Barbara,
I'm not really Hattie...just picked it out because it sounded fun and was a variation of Henry, my real grandfather and the only name I EVER mention....It's been good this way.
Barbara,
Do what you have to do. I look forward to your new blog. Yours is one of the first blogs I check every day. And you have been so nice to post on my blog.
Hang in there.
Barbara, please let us know about your new blog! I would hate not being able to read your blog anymore!
Hi Barbara.....after almost every one of your postings, I've felt compelled to respond with a comment. Often I've even begun formulating them, but something holds me back. Fear perhaps? Most everyone seems so wise....I grieved Keven's relapse and leaving of treatment. Why? Why? WHY DID HE FALL AGAIN? The cycle is all too familiar. The incomprehensible demoralization he must be feeling. The discouragement and disappointment you might feel ...I have no advice or words of wisdom to share. All I know is if an addict like me,-alcoholic, dope fiend, whore-can find recovery, so can Keven one day as well. Peace, peace, peace unto you.
let us know where to find you my friend!
Hurry back--you are important to FLL of us! Thanks, and love you. Lindy
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I totally understand. That's why I never identified my son by name in my blog. Yeah, the blog is about my experiences with him, and it's my life, too. But his privacy is important. Will be looking for your new blog. You're such a great writer/communicator. I love reading your stuff.
Please keep me posted....
I really hope it wasnt something we said.
Missing you big time....
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